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Short Description:   This study and action resource helps congregations study environmental issues and develop plans for addressing these concerns.

Long Description:   This books attempts to integrate theological reflection about humanity´s relationship to Creation with a description of the major environmental problems facing the United States and our world. A primary goal is to broaden the understanding of youth and adults in church settings about Creation, its degradation by human activities, and what needs to be done to keep and heal the Creation.

Bibliographic & Purchasing Information
Author:   Shantilal P. Bhagat
Publisher:   Church of the Brethren
Publication date:   1992	Website for this resource:   none known
We know of 1 source for purchasing this resource.

Address	Environmental Justice Resources National Council of the Churches of Christ PO Box 968 Elkhart, IN   46515-0968
Phone	800-762-0968   219-264-3102	Fax	219-262-0966
Website	www.nccecojustice.org/printedresources.htm	E-mail
Price	$10.00	Order #	EJ 5300

Target Audience & Course Sessions
Age levels	Preschool    Primary    Jr. High     Sr. High     Adult NOTE: Our reviewer may have checked a wider age range than specified in the curriculum itself.
Optimum class size	The reviewer did not comment - assume 10-20
Normal number/length of sessions	If the curriculum's normal lesson plan is followed, there will be 13 class sessions
Are suggestions included for expanding/contracting the series?	"The book is also written for persons who wish to read it on their own, or for those who wish to use it in small group settings."
In the judgement of the reviewer:  using these materials, or even just one session from them, a reasonable, coherent and self-contained class can be offered in a single session of about an hour.  using these materials, a class can be offered that runs for at least two sessions.
Are learners expected to do homework?	The reviewer did not describe any homework
Target audience:	Interfaith - addressed people of many faiths  Judeo-Christian - addressed to Jews & Christians  Christian - addressed explicitly to Christians  Not explicity faith-based - not much religious content

Materials provided
Materials include:	Leader's guide  Student book  Discussion questions  Class activities - arts & crafts  Class activities - group participation   Video  Reading materials  Presentation or lecture notes  Prayer or worship resources
Other materials required:	none specified
Description of the Leader's Guide:	There is no guide, or no description was provided
Description of the Student's Book:	There is no guide, or no description was provided